JAGUAR XJR MOT pass rate
80.8% of 4,666 JAGUAR XJR MOT tests pass.
At 80.8%, The XJR passes slightly less often than the average across all JAGUAR models (85.1%).
The JAGUAR XJR has a pass rate of 80.8%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.1% at 3–6 years to 79.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 92.1% | 114 | 51,095 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.9% | 487 | 53,176 miles |
| 10–15 years | 93.8% | 81 | 73,128 miles |
| 15+ years | 79.0% | 3,984 | 102,570 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the JAGUAR XJR
The most common reason the JAGUAR XJR fails its MOT is suspension — present in 46.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 46.0% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 37.5% | Excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.3% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 23.2% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.2% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 16.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 11.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 11.3% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.4% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related JAGUAR models
- JAGUAR XF — 81.5% pass rate
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 90.5% pass rate
- JAGUAR XE — 87.1% pass rate
- JAGUAR E-PACE — 91.9% pass rate
- JAGUAR XJ — 82.3% pass rate
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 64.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the JAGUAR XJR?
- 80.8% of JAGUAR XJR MOT tests pass, based on 4,666 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the JAGUAR XJR?
- The most common reason the JAGUAR XJR fails its MOT is suspension — present in 46.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
- Does this show the JAGUAR XJR's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the JAGUAR service history guide for how to check and keep one.